2008 XS Cheapazchips 3D challenge

[[XC] gomeler]

So far it seems it's a close call between the 8400GS, the 8500GT, and the 2400Pro. I personally would prefer either the 8400GS or the 8500GT, the clock holes on the 2400Pro are a pain.
Two classes also seem to be in order, Andy more kindly reworded my suggestion

Top fuel class = Any cooling at all on all components.
Pro Stock Class = Air cooled only.

I suggest we all submit atleast 4 results. 3D01 w/o LoD, 3D01 w/ LoD(limited to slider in rivatuner... no +15 runs etc), 3D03 w/o LoD, and 3D03 w/ LoD. Distribute points evenly for all 4 runs and then we can crown an overall top fuel, overall Pro Stock, and then 8 sub-rankings. Simple and it'd give us a chance to all claim awesome titles.

Competition will run a month from Feb 15th(day after Valentines day) to March 14th(Steak and BJ Day) which should include enough time to order a card and bench/blow it up.

I also suggest letting individuals submit in both categories however we will only rank the best overall of the two. Submissions would entail 4 3DMark project compare URLs(should be possible, right?) and must be submitted by midnight on 3/14/2008 within the Greenwhich time-zone.

How does all that sound? Too many rules? Now we just need to settle this GFX card debate. Take a poll over a weeks time?

[GOESA]

So far it seems it's a close call between the 8400GS, the 8500GT, and the 2400Pro. I personally would prefer either the 8400GS or the 8500GT, the clock holes on the 2400Pro are a pain.
Two classes also seem to be in order, Andy more kindly reworded my suggestion


I suggest we all submit atleast 4 results. 3D01 w/o LoD, 3D01 w/ LoD(limited to slider in rivatuner... no +15 runs etc), 3D03 w/o LoD, and 3D03 w/ LoD. Distribute points evenly for all 4 runs and then we can crown an overall top fuel, overall Pro Stock, and then 8 sub-rankings. Simple and it'd give us a chance to all claim awesome titles.

Competition will run a month from Feb 15th(day after Valentines day) to March 14th(Steak and BJ Day) which should include enough time to order a card and bench/blow it up.

I also suggest letting individuals submit in both categories however we will only rank the best overall of the two. Submissions would entail 4 3DMark project compare URLs(should be possible, right?) and must be submitted by midnight on 3/14/2008 within the Greenwhich time-zone.

How does all that sound? Too many rules? Now we just need to settle this GFX card debate. Take a poll over a weeks time?

Great plan, I second that! Perhabs we could say screenshots instead of compare urls? or mix?

/Grau